Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Sandpipers (Scolopacidae)

Code 4

WIPH

Code 6

PHATRI

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Dark brown to black.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Striped, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Gray
Throat Color: Yellow-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 20-23 cm (8-9 in)
Weight: 68 g (2.4 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: White
Underparts: White with red-brown markings on sides.
Upperparts: Gray-brown with red-brown streaks and white rump.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 36-41 cm (14-16 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Dull yellow

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